1st Grade Teacher
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School, High School, K12
1st Grade Teacher
Job Description (2026–2027 School Year)
Mission at GME: At Graham Mesa we are committed to building strong relationships that promote high achievement by motivating our students, staff, and parents to engage with, connect with, and explore learning everywhere.
Position Summary: Responsible to plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Plan, prepare and deliver instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences and establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities. Responsible for working effectively with a team comprised of paraprofessionals, teachers, administrators, parents and District office staff with the purpose of providing quality educational services for each and every student, each and every day, without exception.
Title: 1st Grade Teacher
Salary Range: No district experience, range: $44,731 - $67,102
Benefits: Garfield Re-2 School District offers benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, AFLAC products, employee assistance programs, surgery plus opportunities, paid time off, sick leave, vacation leave, holiday pay, PERA retirement plan with 21.4% contribution, identity theft protection, local discounts, Verizon Wireless discount, and more.
Are you interested in becoming a teacher but don't have a teaching license? We might have some options for you!
- Path 1 – Alternative Licensure: If you have a bachelor's degree, we can enroll you in an online, alternative licensure program that is low cost with high level training! License Cheat Sheet
- Path 2 – Long Term Substitute: Only requires a sub license and you would receive on the job training:
Sub license - Path 3 – Apprentice Teacher of Record: If you are interested in completing your bachelor's degree and becoming a teacher, the Colorado Department of Education is partnering with the Department of Labor to create a Teacher Apprentice Program. This program is aimed to allow aspiring teachers to earn their bachelor's degree while gaining on the job training. for more information
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Garfield School District No. RE-2
839 Whiteriver Avenue
Rifle, CO 81650
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